Edward Gajka v. Department of Corrections - Administrative Services (SPR 20230876)

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts William Francis Galvin, Secretary of the Commonwealth Public Records Division Manza Arthur Supervisor of Records May 16, 2023 SPR23/0876 Kate M. Silvia Director of Communications Department of Correction 50 Maple Street Milford, MA 01757 Dear Ms. Silvia: I have received the petition of Edward Gajka appealing the nonresponse of the Department of Corrections (Department) to a request for public records. See G. L. c. 66, § 10A; see also 950 C.M.R. 32.08(1). On March 27, 2023, Mr. Gajka requested “[a] copy of all substitute on the dialysis meals from 02/10/23 to 03/27 /23 [and] ... the dates and time of the approved items. That was send to [a named individual]. And also want the approved departmental substitution guidelines for dialysis menu.” Claiming to not yet have received responsive records, Mr. Gajka petitioned this office and this appeal, SPR23/0876, was opened as a result. Subsequently, I learned that the Department provided Mr. Gajka with a response dated April 5, 2023. Where the basis of this appeal was opened as a result of the Department’s lack of a written response, I will now consider this administrative appeal closed. Mr. Gajka may appeal the substantive nature of the Department’s response within ninety (90) days. See 950 C.M.R. 32.08(1). Sincerely, Manza Arthur Supervisor of Records cc: Edward Gajka One Ashburton Place, Room 1719, Boston, Massachusetts 02108 • (617) 727-2832• Fax: (617) 727-5914 sec.state.ma.us/pre • pre@sec.state.ma.us